Can’t live without coffee, but caffeine gives you the jitters? You’re not alone.
Good news — you don’t need to quit coffee. You just need to get strategic.
Here’s how to lower caffeine levels just by changing the beans:
✅ Stick with 100% Arabica
Arabica beans contain about half the caffeine of Robusta.
👉 Look for: single-origin beans from Colombia, Guatemala, El Salvador, Tanzania, or Kenya.
👉 Avoid: mystery supermarket blends & European espresso mixes (they often include Robusta).
☕ Blend Your Own Low-Caf Mix
Combine regular Arabica beans with decaf ones.
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1:1 ratio = balanced taste, medium caffeine
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1:2 (regular:decaf) = gentler buzz, still flavorful
Try: Guatemala + Costa Rica decaf for a smooth, nutty profile.
🌑 Use Dark Roast + Scoop Method
Dark roast beans are lighter (less dense), so you get fewer beans per scoop — and that means less caffeine if you measure by volume.
⚖️ Grind Coarser
Finer grinds = more surface area = more caffeine extraction. A medium-coarse grind can reduce caffeine without killing the flavor.
Takeaway: You don’t need to sacrifice your morning ritual.
Just change how you build your brew — bean by bean.
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